Technical 1950 Pontiac Steering Box

I need to replace the manual steering box in my 50 Silver Streak and was wondering if there was a newer box that would be a bolt in replacement? Or, can anyone here offer any help on rebuilding my original box?

 

Think I would find out if theres a Pontiac club of America.If they have a news letter no doubt someone advertises parts/services for the tin indian.Long shot....could it use the same box as the 50 Chevy? If so parts for a rebuild would be easy to source. Likely there is also a early Pontiac forum out there on the net somewhere with indian fans who have figured it all out.

 

Look up Lares Corporation on the internet. They rebuild most of the steering boxes in the USA.

 

Redhead Steering Gears, Washington.

 

Im not sure on Pontiacs, but Chevys of that era have 2 different boxes. 1 was for powerglide cars and de other was for manual. Might be something similar for u. Maybe an upgrade of sorts to look into that?

 

I would guess steering boxes from Pontiacs through 1953 and possibly 1954 will work, someone who has a Hollander exchange manual may be able to look it up.

California Pontiac Restoration lists a power steering conversion box for your car: https://www.pontiacparts.net/product/1939-57-power-steering-conversion-box-3-3-turns-lock-to-lock-9/ They may also have standard boxes and/or rebuild kits, they don't necessarily have all their stock listed on their website - give them a call.

There is: Pontiac-Oakland Club International (POCI). https://www.poci.org

 

@fyrffytr1

The suggestions about Chevy boxes possibly being the same are incorrect for U S made Pontiacs, though may apply to Canadian built cars. Chevy and Pontiacs of that era use very different ch***is and front suspension.

Your Pontiac will likely have a lot more in common with Oldsmobile Series 76 and 88 than other models.

However, I think the other suggestions in other posts are likely to produce what you are looking for.

Ray

 

They don't have a listing for Pontiac on their website.

 

Lares quoted me $460.00 plus shipping to rebuild my gear.

 

Cl***icautoparts.com has a rebuild kt for $275. Carid.com actially lists a rebuilt gearbox for $303.

 

I have about 3 inches of travel in either direction at the steering wheel before the pitman arm moves.

 

Thanks, I will check them out.

 

The Cl***ic auto parts link took me to a Ford site and the steering box at Carid is out of stock.

 

Sorry about that, it was a 1950 ford. Summit has it $380. See pic

 

Here is an interesting read for a different upgrade
https://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/t66951805/1950-pontiac-steering-column/?page=1

 

Canadian Pontiacs were Chevrolet based......totally different ch***is and suspension than U S manufactured Pontiacs.......

 

Ok thx for pointing that out.